California’s push to implement new nurse-to-patient ratios at psychiatric hospitals has sparked widespread concern among hospital leaders and advocacy groups, who warn the rules could reduce an already limited psychiatric capacity, increase emergency department boarding and strain the behavioral health workforce. …
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Leigh Holston has exited her role as CEO of Holly Hill Hospital in Raleigh, N.C., and stepped into a new interim role, a spokesperson for Universal Health Services, which operates the hospital, confirmed to Becker’s. Kippy Woodlief, DNP, RN, is now interim CEO…
Patient revenue recovery now directly influence margin performance and patient experience, and results are trending in the wrong direction. Insured patients account for more than half of bad debt, while overall collection rates continue to decline. Traditional approaches — prioritizing…
GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce the risk of developing and dying from substance use disorders, a study found. The study, led by researchers at St. Louis-based WashU Medicine and published March 4 in The BMJ, analyzed data from more than…
About 2,400 Kaiser Permanente mental health therapists, social workers and psychologists plan to hold a one-day unfair labor practice strike March 18, according to a news release from the National Union of Healthcare Workers shared with Becker’s. The workers provide…
Essentia Health, based in Duluth, Minn., is transitioning recreational therapists into related behavioral health technician roles at Essentia Health-Duluth. The change will affect the equivalent of five full-time positions and does not involve layoffs or reductions in pay, a health…
Health systems are investing heavily in AI, digital care models and patient experience. But many are building on aging energy infrastructure never designed to support always-on digital operations and expanding clinical demands. Outdated systems do more than increase maintenance costs.…
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New York City-based NYC Health + Hospitals reported an 8% behavioral health staff turnover rate in 2025, down from nearly 18% in 2022, as the system expands services and workforce programs under its three-year behavioral health strategy. The system provides…
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released a toolkit to help states strengthen access to behavioral health services for children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Medicaid and CHIP cover behavioral health conditions for about…